Identifications

Question 1

Agricultural revolution

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The period where human beings transitioned from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to domesticated agricultural communities during the neolithic period. Due to environmental changes, populations rising, and desire for a more reliable food source. Earliest evidence of agriculture was found in the fertile cresent in 10,000 bce.

Question 2

hominid

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A member of the family of primates that include modern humans and their ancestors.

Question 3

homosapiens

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Species of bipedal primates to which humans belong to. Originated in Africa with the earliest of their fossil dating about 300,000 years back. Distinguished by their symbolic communication, cognitive ability, and cultural innovation.

Question 4

Lascaux caves

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A complex of caves in France famous for its paleolithic cave paintings, estimated to be around 17,000 years old.

Question 5

Cuneiform

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One of the earliest forms of writing developed by ancient summerians of mesopotamia. Was used to record communication, religion, and economic laws and transactions. The earliest known example of writing came from the uruk period in ancient mesopotamia.

Question 6

Sumer

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An ancient civilization in southern mesopotamia(between the tigris and euphrates river) (flourished in 4100-1750BCE) known for its innovations in writing, literature, architecture, and governance.

Question 7

Hatsheput

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Ancient Egyptain queen ruled as a pharoah after the death of her husband in the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Traditionally masculine she presented herself and asserted her power and dominance to continue the royal bloodline.

Question 8

Nile

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Located in Africa continuing through Egypt. Played a central role in the development of the Ancient Egypt Civilization. Enabled predictable flooding as a supportive river valley for agricultural sustenance for Egypts first farming societies that came about in 5500 bce.

Question 9

Athens

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capital city of Greece. Known for the cultural and philisophical achievement, democcratic governance, and military expertise.It is dominated by thier 5th century BC landmarks such as the acropolis and the parthenon temple. Is strategically positioned near the aegen sea allowing it to dominate as a maritime power in the mediterean world.

Question 10

sparta

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A city state in ancient Greece known for its militaristic society and emphasis on strength and discipline.(flourished at about 500bce)

Question 11

Alexander the Great

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King of Macedonia(reigned from about 336 to 323 bc) who created the biggest empire in ancient history through military campaigns, and spreading greek culture and ideas

Question 12

Polis

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A Greek city state consisting of the city and its country-side, functioning as a political and cultural center.

Question 13

Aristotle

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Ancient Greek Philosopher and polymath who lived from 384-332 bce. He studied under Plato and tutored Alexander the Great.

Question 14

imperial academy

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A school in ancient China established by emperor Han Wudi, trained officials in confucian principles and preparation for government service.

Question 15

Tarquin the proud

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The last king of Rome who was known for his tyrannical rule leading to the establishment of the roman republic. (509 BCE)

Question 16

Roman Republic

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The period in Ancient Rome characterized by a republican form of government lasting from 509 bce to 27 bce.

Question 17

Carthage

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An ancient phoenician city state and commercial empire in north africa known for its rivarly with rome.

Question 18

Julius Caeser

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A Roman general and statesman(reigned 46-44 bc) who played a critical role in the demise of the roman republic and the rise of the roman empire.

Question 19

Qin She Huang

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First ruler of a unified China (during 221-210bce), known for his authoritarian rule and the construction of the great wall of china.

Question 20

St. Paul

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An important figure in early christianity who is known for his missionary journeys and letters that form part of the new testament.

Question 21

Constantine

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The first roman emperor to convert to christianity in 312 BC. Known for his edict of milan which provided religious tolerance to other christians.

Question 22

Olmec

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An Ancient Mesoamerican civilization appeared in 1600 BCE known for its monumental art and architecture including the famous olmec heads.

Question 23

Cahokia

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Ancient Native American civilization located in present day st louis missouri. Known for its large earthen mounds and its role as a major urban center.

Question 24

Nubia

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Ancient civilization located in present day Sudan. Know for its trade networks and its cultural intermediary between egypt and the rest of Africa.

Question 25

Hammurabi

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Ruled over Babylon, main urban center in Mesopotamia in the 18th century. Known for his codification of laws which became known as the first legal code in human history. The Hammurabi code outlined different aspects of human life such as social justice, commerce, maritial laws, property rights, and punishment.

Question 26

Cyrus the Great

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Founded the Achaemenid Empire in 550 BCE. Known for his religious tolerance and military campaign in addition to the cyrus cylinder which became knwon as the first charter of human rights.